The 2nd Best Drummer in the World

I know, it's a contentious issue. You hear so many good drummers but you just can't decide who could be the second best.

I'm talking specifically about living drummers, who are still making music.

Here is some scientific data to help narrow down the search: http://tinyurl.com/og6ju

I don't even know where to begin!

If anyone says Lars Ulrich then I hope they get piles immediately.

Originally posted by hopscotch
I know, it's a contentious issue. You hear so many good drummers but you just can't decide who could be the second best.

I'm talking specifically about living drummers, who are still making music.

Here is some scientific data to help narrow down the search: http://tinyurl.com/og6ju

I don't even know where to begin!

If anyone says Lars Ulrich then I hope they get piles immediately.

Charlie Watts

and for shear awesome inspiration the drummer from def leppard😀

Originally posted by c99ux
Charlie Watts

Originally posted by catfoodtim
Presumably Rick Allen is the best?


Edit: I've hastily changed my vote to Ringo.

Originally posted by c99ux
Charlie Watts

Roy Wooten (Futureman)

Keith Moon.

I bet it's a live one, since all the good drummers are death. 😛

1 A death one.
2 Martin Chambers (The Pretenders)
2.5 Dave Grohl (Nirvana)

I'm talking specifically about living drummers, who are still making music.

shena easton😏

OK, I'll bite.
Who the hell is Danny Carey?

Good drummers die young, everyone knows that - Bonham, Moon, etc.

Personally I would choose Ginger Baker, Bill Bruford, Nicholas Barker (Dimmu Borgir, ex-Cradle of Filth).

Of course, none of these hold a candle to the best drummer.